Employers that create effective workforce strategies for the future and build a "mission-critical talent pipeline" have a major competitive advantage over their counterparts, but many organisations are still operating with half-baked strategies, according to new research from Manpower.
A new national study on well-paid FIFO workers in the mining industry has found nearly half intend to change jobs in the near future despite a high level of general job satisfaction.
Company restructures have triggered hiring activity in the HR sector recently, according to the latest Robert Walters HR market update, which predicts greater demand for generalist skill sets in coming months.
Employers that want to keep pace with the rest of the world must adapt their organisations to welcome employees from different cultural backgrounds, but too many expect immigrants and foreign workers to simply 'fit in', says growth strategist and culture specialist Pamela Young.
Good managers are born, not made, but when people without this ability are promoted into management roles they use manipulation and politics to get by, often with devastating effects on employee engagement, says the CEO of global research company Gallup Consulting.
Benefits such as flexi-time and time off in lieu are now so prevalent that they're no longer considered a significant competitive advantage - but this doesn't mean they're unimportant, says Mercer Pacific talent business leader Garry Adams.
The most important metrics an organisation can measure are those with definite line of sight to the bottom line, says Intellectual Capital Consulting co-founder and chief performance officer Cathy Missilldine.
Watch this webcast to learn a simple way to measure the vitality of your company's core values and recognise early warning signs of falling performance and engagement levels.
Organisations that take steps to empower and support their employees set a strong foundation for ongoing profit and business growth, regardless of the economic backdrop, according to new research.
Open-plan offices are said to boost workplace satisfaction and team effectiveness, but according to research from the University of Sydney, the disadvantages "clearly" outweigh the benefits.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
